How to Make Cinnamon Honey Butter

Imagine a warm jar of cinnamon and honey swirled together with butter to a rich creamy texture. You don’t have to imagine it – you can make it with just a little effort. In this guide, you will learn how to whip up homemade cinnamon honey butter in your kitchen. It only requires 3 ingredients. It is almost too simple to mess up but there are a few tips of the trade that you should know to make sure your honey butter is extraordinary.

Honey and cinnamon are two very common ingredients – that most of you probably already have on hand. Using honey in recipes is a great way to add some sweetness using natural sugars. Don’t let that jar sit in your pantry – bring it out and whip up something tasty.

Ingredients

With such a short list of required ingredients, you should have no trouble getting it all together. Yet, there is some room for variety. You may choose to add other things to your honey butter recipe.

Honey

Let’s start off with some honey. It’s all the same right? Oh no, not really. There are many different types of honey that have unique flavors. The terms – orange blossom, clover or even Sourwood honey refer to the nectar source bees used to make it.

You will also find that the colors of honey varies a bit from one type to another. The most common everyday product found on the grocery shelf is often called – Wildflower – it will work very well.

While, there is no need to buy expensive varieties for making honey cinnamon butter – because the ground cinnamon will mask some of the flavor anyway. I will suggest, that if you use a darker variety- the end product will be darker.

I enjoy using local raw honey in my recipes and since it is dark in color (along with the cinnamon too), my honey butter is darker than some you may be familiar with.

Cinnamon

Ground cinnamon is available in several different varieties, sizes and price points. The common variety found at the grocery store will work just fine. Another option is Ceylon cinnamon. Because I wanted a rich, bold flavor (to match my darker honey) – that is what I used in this recipe.

Butter

Choose real butter for this recipe – any brand worker well. I prefer salted butter. But if you are concerned about salt or sodium content -unsalted butter will work very well. Margarine does not mix as well in my experience.

Instructions

Mixing up your honey, butter and cinnamon – it really does not come any easier than this. If your ingredients are at room temperature, the rest is a breeze.

1. Add cubed room temperature butter to a mixing bowl.
2. You could blend by hand but use the mixer. Start mixer on slow to begin breaking up the butter. You may have to use a spatula to clean out the attachment.
3. Add honey to the mix and blend.
4. Add cinnamon and beat just until mixture is combined.

Variations

Some recipes advise the addition of powdered sugar. This recipe for honey butter does not include confectioner’s sugar (or powdered sugar). You can add it if you wish to increase volume and make it easier to spread. However, it is not necessary for taste and I did not want the added calories.

Some people enjoy adding nuts to their cinnamon honey butter spread. Chopped walnuts or pecans are popular choices.

To increase the flavor, you can add additional spices such as cloves or nutmeg – or a splash of vanilla extract.

Expert Tips

Anyone can make this delicious treat using an electric mixer, standing mixer or even a fork for very small batches. Don’t be surprised if it becomes one of your family’s favorite things for special occasions.

There are a few things to keep in mind when making cinnamon honey butter. The butter should be at room temperature – not right out of the refrigerator.

If you forget to set it out in advance, try gently warming it for a few seconds at a time in the microwave. However, take care that you do not melt it.

If you are using an electric mixer, the butter chunks may want to clog up in the attachment – use a spatula to clear it out and ensure good mixing.

During the mixing process, take care that you do not “over-whip” the ingredients. Too much beating with the mixer will generate heat that could cause your butter to melt.

When preparing to use your spread, it is best left out on the counter for a short while. This allows the butter and honey to thaw or adjust to room temperature and it spreads better.

The selection of ingredients can make a difference in the final sweetness of your spread. If you desire a sweeter taste – add more honey to the mixture.

Serving Suggestions

Once you have this delicious spread, what can you eat honey butter with? Yes, you could eat it straight from the spoon (I won’t tell). This delicious spread can be used in many ways and since it is rich – you only need a little. Try it on:

• on warm bread or rolls – even bagels
• a topping for pancakes or waffles
• spread on fresh muffins or scones
• melt and drizzle over freshly popped popcorn
• brush a layer on freshly grilled corn

Consider baking your own blueberry honey scones to serve with your buttery spread. Another tasty combination is to use your spread on honey blueberry muffins!

Storage

Sealed in an airtight container, your cinnamon honey butter can sit on the counter for a few days. It lasts for weeks in the refrigerator. For long term storage – you can store it in the freezer.

Regular honey freezes well too. What an easy item to make and store in small jars for gifts too!

FAQs

Finally

You are familiar with the physical states of liquid honey, you can make creamed honey or even eat honeycomb paired with cheese. When combined with other tasty ingredients, honey in any form becomes a valued player.

For more healthy honey snack ideas, consider honey popsicles make with Greek yogurt and berries or these energy packed honey, peanut butter and oatmeal balls.

Admittedly, this is a sweet treat that should be consumed in moderation due to the calories and fat. However, it is a special spread that brings out the best flavor of each ingredient and can take a ho-hum meal to the next level of taste.